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Topic: Kitchen Aid Dryer Not getting Hot (Read 6060 times)

i tried reading through some of the older threads and found some useful info, but i could use more help.

Our dryer seems to work normally except for the heater not working.

without troubleshooting, i went out and got a new element for it. switched that out without a problem, but it didn't fix my problem.

i read about the thermal fuse, and checked it for continuity. it has continuity.

i checked the resistance of the new element and its 10 ohms, i think that's where it should be... using my 'hot stick' which shows current only, not voltage, i have current at all terminals, the heater, the 2 thermostats, the fuse, the other terminals near the exhaust...

i would think, that with the element showing current passing through it, that it would heat up...but then i just tested the air dry setting and it has current at that setting, so...

I'm kinda at a loss. i think there are other things i should be checking. i think i have 220 at the outlet. i used my multimeter on the power cord's terminals, touched a terminal and ground, got a reading around 110 for 2 of the 3 terminals... not sure if that means i have 220..

Above the heater element on the upper portion of the heat element chamber is a 300 degree high limit. if it is open you will not have heat.Part number 8(schematic bulkhead parts for K-aid dryer etc etc etc)on the old appliance parts pros lookup AP3094244 21.51 plus tax title and freight. NOTE: replace both the lower and upper guys because the upper one blows at a higher temp than the lower dude so the lower guy didn't do his job.

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read about the thermal fuse, and checked it for continuity. it has continuity.

Be sure and check the other thermostats as well, including the hi-limit. Your voltage at the wall plug may be the problem. I find it easier to take the back plate off the dryer instead and do your checks. A hot stick is not a voltmeter and will not confirm 240 volts. There must be 240 volts between the 2 outer terminals on the wiring block of the dryer where the cord attaches. To check the wall voltage, see the pic below:

Excellent post by Reg, make sure your dryer can properly breath or you will be buying more hi limits. Give it a good cleaning.

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